Kathy Burke

Una decidida joven se une a un famoso cazador de monstruos marinos para perseguir a una bestia legendaria.

The day of Lady Windermere’s birthday party, and all is perfectly in order. Until her friend Lord Darlington plants a seed of suspicion. Is her husband having an affair? And will the other woman really attend the party? First performed in 1892, Lady Windermere’s Fan explores the ambiguity of upper class morality and the fragile position of women in society in the late Victorian era in one of Wilde’s most popular and witty plays.

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.

Versión cinematográfica de “Absolutely Fabulous”, serie producida de 1992 a 1995, que presentaba las desventuras de Edina y Patsy, dos amigas inmaduras, fumadoras empedernidas, alcohólicas y adictas a cualquier tidpo de droga, que llegaron en la edad media, pero se niega a envejecer. En la comedia escrita por Jennifer Saunders, las dos amigas continúan buscando los placeres de la vida. Sin embargo, durante una fiesta en un yate, accidentalmente matan a la modelo Kate Moss. Huyendo de las autoridades, las dos deciden esconderse en la Riviera Francesa.

En esta ocasión la historia sufrirá un vuelco importante, pues será Barbanegra quien capitaneará un barco volador que secuestra a los huérfanos de guerra, entre ellos Peter Pan (Miller), mientras que el Capitán Garfio (Garrett Hedlund) es descrito como "un apuesto Indiana Jones".

The show will celebrate not only their sketch characters, but also, for the first time, will introduce the real Harry and Paul, who appear almost live on stage as themselves as they take questions and introduce their favourite sketches from programmes including Harry Enfield and Chums, Harry and Paul and Harry Enfield's Television Programme. These include Kevin Patterson, Tim Nice-But-Dim, Wayne and Waynetta Slob, Dragons' Den, The Scousers and Smashie and Nicey. Harry and Paul also take it in turns to play the host of celebrities that have joined them to celebrate their anniversary, such as Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell from BBC Drama Wolf Hall; Rob Brydon, Ricky Gervais, Prince Charles, Miranda Hart, Stephen Hawking, Boris Johnson, Melyn Bragg and Jimmy Carr as they take viewers on a trip down memory lane. There's also a very special guest appearance from a Harry and Paul favourite.

Documentary that outlines the 1990s and the decade the changed the world.

Comedy written by Kathy Burke and based on her own teenage years in London in the late 1970s

Años 70, en plena guerra fría. El fracaso de una misión especial en Hungría provoca un cambio en la cúpula de los servicios secretos británicos. Uno de los defenestrados es el agente George Smiley. Sin embargo, cuando ya se había hecho a la idea de retirarse, le encargan una misión especial. Se sospecha que hay un “topo” infiltrado en la cúpula del Servicio y sólo alguien de fuera puede averiguar quién es. Con la ayuda de otros agentes jubilados, Smiley irá recabando información y encajando las piezas para intentar descubrir al traidor.

The Antics Roadshow is a celebration of the pranksters, hoaxers, jokers, activists and stunt merchants who use public space for their own unauthorised ends. This film brings together a wide range of individuals with all sorts of motivations, who have all hijacked the public arena to make a noise, be it for comedic, artistic or political ends, and have all done so using a variety of illicit and eccentric methods, which the audience should probably not try at home.

No cabe duda de que Roddy es una "rata de la alta sociedad" que vive como un rey en un piso de Kensington atendido por dos mayordomos, los hámsteres Gilbert y Sullivan. Pero cuando una vulgar rata de alcantarilla llamada Sid aparece por la pila de la cocina y decide que esto es jauja, a Roddy no le queda más remedio que deshacerse del intruso atrayéndole hacia el "remolino".

Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard.

Meena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who've come to England to give her a better life. This idyllic existence is upset by the arrival in the village of Anita Rutter and her dysfunctional family.

Meena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who've come to England to give her a better life. This idyllic existence is upset by the arrival in the village of Anita Rutter and her dysfunctional family.

Shirley tiene una hija de doce años, fruto de su relación con Jimmy, un delincuente que desapareció sin dejar rastro. Dek, un hombre decente pero con poco carácter, ama tanto a Shirley que llega a proponerle matrimonio a través de un concurso televisivo. Jimmy, que ha visto el programa, convencido de que Dek es un perdedor, regresa a su pueblo para recuperar el amor de Shirley.

Robert Martin es un británico de clase baja que está en paro y que vive con su familia disfuncional en los alrededores de Londres. Robert sueña con una vacaciones a todo lujo con los suyos, y cuando no gana un viaje en un concurso... decide atracar a los verderos ganadores, atarlos en el sótano y robarles los billetes ganadores.

Kevin y Perry son dos adolescentes en plena efervescencia sexual. Su objetivo de cara al verano es conseguir realizar su máximo y prioritario sueño: echar un polvo. Para ello, y con la intención de alejarse de sus padres, harán todo lo posible para ahorrar dinero e irse a Ibiza, un paraíso de sol, música, discotecas y sexo.

Jonny (Jonny Lee Miller) trabaja como cartero y está insatisfecho con su vida, razón por la cual le pide a su amigo Jude (Jude Law) que lo ayude a ingresar a la banda de gangsteres liderada por su tío Ray (Ray Winstone). Jonny logra ser aceptado en el grupo pero comienza a cometer errores y a generar rivalidades con otro clan de gángsteres, lo que ocasiona una guerra entre las mafias de Londres

Kevin the Teenager (Harry Enfield) presents this guide to those years of acne, angst and, of course, hating your parents, ably assisted by his best mate, Perry (Kathy Burke). All the basic topics are covered, including how to impress your sexy new teacher, and what you can do with your mum's vacuum cleaner.

A look at how the Fast Show developed into one of TV's most successful series, with contributions from the creators, writers, cast and some famous fans.

The big-screen debut from Scottish stage director David Kane, This Year's Love is a comedy about the romantic misadventures of six young people in Camden, North London. The marriage of tattoo artist Danny (Douglas Hanshall) and dressmaker Hannah (Catherine McCormack) gets off to a less-than-inspiring start when Danny finds out Hannah has already been fooling around with a friend's husband, so Danny takes a walk and Hannah splits with a friend to get drunk. At the airport, where the newly-weds were supposed to leave for a honeymoon, Danny meets a cleaning woman named Mary (Kathy Burke) and is immediately infatuated, while Hannah is picked up by a scruffy artist named Cameron (Dougray Scott). Elsewhere, Liam (Ian Hart), a geeky comic-art enthusiast who shares an apartment with Cameron, finds romance with Sophie (Jennifer Ehle), a single mother and full-time neurotic.

One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate-worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). But as Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship? Is Wendy all that she seems? Will Ralph go through with the marriage? And will he save the Hall?

Inglaterra 1554. Tras la muerte de la reina María Tudor, que ha dejado al país sumido en un estado de inestabilidad financiera y crisis religiosa, sube al trono Isabel I (Cate Blanchett). Popularmente se la conoce como "La Reina Virgen", aunque por su participación en el reparto del botín obtenido tras los ataques de Drake a las costas españolas, tanto peninsulares como coloniales, es también conocida como "La Reina Pirata".

En los años 30, una familia rural formada por cinco hermanas solteras vive en el pequeño pueblo de Donegal, Irlanda. Su vida cotidiana se verá alterada cuando su hermano mayor, Jack, vuelva de las misiones en África mentalmente trastornado, a causa de la malaria. Su llegada avivará una serie de rencillas y secretos que harán que la aparente unidad familiar se rompa.

An old man living in a flat in London makes a final decision.

Una familia que habita en uno de los barrios más desfavorecidos de Londres, vive sustentada por el impulso y el aguante de sus mujeres; Valeria, su madre Janet, su abuela Kath y la pequeña Michelle viven azotadas por los golpes de la vida.

Eddy and Patsy prepare to go on a skiing holiday to hopefully indulge in the jet-setting lifestyle of the international celebrity elite when Saffy is proposed to by her stuffy, upper-class boyfriend, Paolo. Eddy hits the slopes and has a near death experience where God appears to her and tells her it's not yet her time. When Eddy comes to, she waits for a sign that she should get involved in Saffy's wedding. As she returns to the house, it appears all hell has broken loose- relatives piling up, practically squatting, and Saffy about to lose her mind. Eddy calms her by throwing money at her as they bond together, planning Saffy's dream wedding. What could go wrong?

The Yo-yo knickered slags get the blues when randy romeo Baz marries their love rival Thelma. But it's during their disastrous honeymoon at the sinister Paradise Park that the action really turns blue!

An adaptation of Strindberg's play, set in England, 1945 an the night of the Labour landslide.

A male nurse in a mental hospital witnesses one patient killing another, but struggles with his loyalties and his conscience to come forward.

Award winning director Lindsay Anderson subverts the mockumentary genre and presents to the audience a detailed and humored account of what truly means to be Lindsay Anderson.

Hulmerist is a VHS and DVD release that includes seven promotional films by Morrissey, released initially on VHS, in 1990, and then on DVD in 2004. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on 18 January 1991. The title refers to Morrissey's childhood home in Hulme, Manchester. The L is silent, so it sounds like "humourist". The promotional films are 'The Last of the Famous International Playboys', 'Sister I'm a Poet', 'Everyday is Like Sunday', 'Interesting Drug', 'Suedehead', 'Ouija Board, Ouija Board' and 'November Spawned a Monster'.

Amongst Barbarians is set far away from Margaret Thatcher's Britain in Penang, Malaysia, a former British colony, where two young Englishmen have been arrested for drug trafficking. As they both face the death penalty, their relatives travel to Penang to come to their rescue. However, they soon find out that there is nothing they can do to save the boys' lives. In the course of their futile attempts at influencing the authorities, their racism becomes more than apparent. The question which is never made explicit is of course who the real barbarians are. Wall's play is based on a true story and featured David Jason's first straight acting role on TV.

Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.

Protagonizado por el líder de The Clash, Joe Strummer, la historia sigue a un grupo de ladrones de bancos que entierran su botín y se esconden en un pueblo desierto. Para su desgracia, pronto descubren que el pueblo, lejos de estar deshabitado, será el escenario para un desenlace -género obliga- repleto de disparos y cuerpos que caen.

Matthew es un niño que acaba de dejar la escuela. Es guapo y atlético y se cree gay. Mantiene una amistad con un solo amigo de la escuela, Phil, que se ha mantenido con Matthew a pesar de las reacciones hostiles de sus compañeros. A medida que su relación se vuelve más intensa, la novia de Phil, Sharon, y sus compañeros de clase se vuelven vengativos y agresivos. Los dos amigos se encuentran condenados al ostracismo tanto por amigos como por familiares y deciden huir.

67 year-old Victor is forced to move into an old people's home but he prefers to grow old disgracefully.

En enero de 1978, tras su éxito en Inglaterra, la banda de punk rock Sex Pistols se aventura en su gira por el sur de Estados Unidos. El temperamental bajista Sid Vicious es obligado por sus compañeros de banda y su manager a viajar sin su problemática novia, Nancy Spungen, que se reunirá con él en Nueva York. Cuando la banda se disuelve y Sid comienza su carrera en solitario en una ciudad hostil, la turbulenta pareja cae definitivamente en las profundidades de la adicción a las drogas, un último viaje sin retorno.

A tough nun (Anna Massey) demands belief and obedience from convent schoolgirls (Katrin Cartlidge, Oona Kirsch) in World War II England.

A lonely young boy idolizes his local priest. An old acquaintance of the priest shows up one day, and the boy learns that his idol isn't exactly what he seems to be--it turns out that many years before, the priest had betrayed his friend, and now his friend has come back for revenge.

Inmates fight, pair off, try suicide and attempt escape at a British reform school for girls.

Follow the stories of a group of Londoners during the aerial bombing of the British capital during the war.